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Mrs. Garcia from Avondale Estates, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Create an Engaging Classroom for A First Year Teacher!

Help me give my students a positive, interactive, and well-organized space where they feel safe, comfortable, motivated, and eager to learn. With your help, students will have organization, journals, STEM, hands-on activities, and flexible seating options.

  • 12 donors
  • $170 still needed thanks to a match offer

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My Project

As a first-year teacher, I am committed to providing my students with a rich, engaging, and supportive learning environment. To achieve this goal, I am seeking donations for essential classroom supplies that will foster independence, creativity, and foundational skills among young learners.

Mailboxes will allow students to organize their notes, assignments, and messages, promoting responsibility and establishing routines that support organization and peer communication.

Daily writing prompt journals will encourage consistent practice in creative and reflective writing, helping students develop their literacy skills and confidence. Similarly, daily math journals will serve as a space for students to articulate their mathematical thinking, fostering critical thinking and understanding of concepts.

A classroom printer will enable me to quickly produce personalized learning materials, visual aids, and student work displays, making instruction more dynamic and responsive to each child's needs. Flexible seating options will create a comfortable environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages collaboration, movement, and student choice—key factors in maintaining engagement and focus.

Finally, building blocks will provide hands-on learning opportunities that nurture STEM skills, creativity, and problem-solving. They will be integral to many activities, allowing students to explore concepts tangibly while having fun. Together, these resources will create an inclusive, stimulating classroom that nurtures growth and discovery in my first year of teaching.

Thank you for considering support for my classroom. Your donation will make a meaningful difference in my students' educational journey and inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Mrs. Garcia DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Avondale Estates, GA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 6001 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - Basalt • Best Buy Education $264.99 1 $264.99
Daily Math Practice Journal - Gr. 2 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 3 $140.97
HOOBRO Wooden Literature Organizer, 36-Slot Mail Sorters, Removable Classroom Mailbox, Student Mailboxes for Classroom, Paper Storage Organizer, for Home, Office, Study, Classroom, Greige BG36WF01 • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98
Writing Prompts Journal - Gr. 1-2 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 3 $119.97
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Tatuo 12 Pcs Floor Cushions for Classroom Stump Shaped Throw Pillows Flexible Seating for Classroom 3D Digital Printing Wooden Nature Design for Kids School Nursery Zippered 13.8 Inches • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
Storex Plastic Large Book Bin, 14.3" x 5.3" x 7", Teal, Pack of 6 (STX71107U06C-6) • Quill.com $34.37 1 $34.37
FNJO Magnetic Tiles, 52 PCS Magnet Building Set, Magnetic Building Blocks,Construction STEM Toys for Kids, Gift for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24

Materials cost

$849.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.05

Sales tax

 $58.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.10

Total project goal

$1,133.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,133.99

11 Donors

-$751.00

Donations toward project cost

-$642.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.90

The DonorsChoose Community match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $253.58

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